Synthetic Hair Dye for Children and Pre-Teens: A Serious Concern
Years ago, you might have thought the above question to be ridiculous. Why even ask it? Nowadays, the question deserves an answer. We hope the answer is, “No”. However, nowadays, there is a growing trend of dying children’s hair and using harsh synthetic dyes to do so. Parents, please take heed to the following warning:
Chemical Hair Dye Use Can Cause Severe Allergy
According to numerous dermatological and other medical reports hair dye allergy is on the rise. An article in the British Medical Journal* reported that in Japan, Denmark and USA, hair color use has increased among male and female youth. “Severe hair dye reactions among children have recently been reported.”
According to the FDA, adults using chemical hair dyes have suffered serious problems such as: hair loss, burning, redness, itchy or raw skin, swelling in the face, trouble breathing, permanent scarring and more.
There also have been several young dematological patients that have suffered terrible skin reactions from chemical hair color dyes containing harsh ingredients such as Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD), coal tar, peroxide, ammonia and much more. There are also studies that link prolonged use of such dyes to cancer.
A “Wake-Up” Call for Parents
Following harmless fashion and style trends can bring joy and lots of fun. However, using harmful and dangerous substances to follow a trend isn’t wise and the consequences won’t be joyful at all. Please listen to this “Wake-Up” call and keep protecting your children’s health.
*Source: BMJ. 2007 February 3; 334(7587): 220. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39042.643206.BE.
See also:
“Back-to-School? Chemical Hair Dyes for Your Preteen?”
“Horror of Hair Dye for Abigail” (article in The Sun)
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Dear Saba Botanical,
I have had many bouts of severe allergies to chemical dyes, with infections, my hair falling out ,skin off my scalp and severe rashes and skin infections. After several doctors and skin specialists diagnosing me with everything from scabies to excema, I finally had skin tests which showed an allergy to PPD's in hair dye.
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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)
©2011. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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